Disney Inks Streaming Deal With Netflix

Netflix and The Walt Disney Co. Dec. 4 announced a significant multi-year licensing agreement that will make Netflix the exclusive domestic pay-TV service (following the retail window) for first-run, live-action and animated feature films, beginning in 2016.

At that time, new Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel Studios and Disneynature titles will be available for Netflix’s domestic subscribers to stream on connected televisions, tablets, computers and mobile phones. The agreement also includes Disney’s direct-to-video new releases, which will be available starting in 2013.